Kemble Village – Source of the River Thames loop from Kemble

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Kemble Village – Source of the River Thames loop from Kemble

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Kemble Village – Source of the River Thames loop from Kemble

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7.64km

40m

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Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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74 m

Kemble Village

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Kemble is the closest settlement to the source of the Thames and is often visited by those starting the Thames Path long-distance hike. It is also the end point for …

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2.55 km

Railway Crossing Gate

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4.16 km

Source of the River Thames

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park at the end of the hike. start of hike missed but is easy to find from top of railway road. We came back via road as access that isn't …

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5.07 km

Shaded Woodland Path

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What you don't expect: You'll be happy to find shade on the Thames Path, as large parts of it are very sunny and temperatures are around 30 degrees, especially in …

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7.44 km

Kemble Railway Station

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Kemble railway station is a railway station that serves the village of Kemble in Gloucestershire, England. The station is on the Swindon to Gloucester "Golden Valley" line, 90 miles 79 …

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7.50 km

The Tavern Inn

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A pretty little pub, the kind we would often visit on our way along the Thames. The food is very good here, and there is even a small library inside …

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7.64 km

End point

Train Station

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